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An Amazon cargo plane went off the runway at Miami airport and hit several vehicles. Emergency teams responded quickly, and at least five people died in the accident.
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The accident happened on a Sunday at Miami airport.
The plane involved was an Amazon cargo jet.
The plane ran off the official runway.
Multiple vehicles were struck by the plane.
At least five people lost their lives.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene shortly after the crash.
The report was covered by CBS News and Lindsey Reiser.
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Fans of Red Star Belgrade, a Serbian football team, showed a large banner called a tifo honoring Ratko Mladic during a match against their rivals, Partizan. Mladic was convicted by an international court for genocide and other serious war crimes and died in prison.
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Red Star Belgrade fans displayed a tifo to honor Ratko Mladic during a football game.
The game was the Belgrade derby, played between Red Star Belgrade and Partizan.
Ratko Mladic was convicted of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes.
Mladic was called the ‘butcher of Bosnia’ for his role in the Bosnian War.
He died while serving a prison sentence in The Hague, where the international court is located.
The tifo was a sign of support or respect for Mladic from these fans.
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US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner brought new peace proposals to Kyiv to help end the war between Ukraine and Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the talks were positive but did not lead to a deal, and warned fighting might continue into winter.
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US envoys brought new peace proposals to Kyiv aimed at ending the war with Russia.
President Zelensky and the US envoys described the talks as positive but announced no breakthroughs.
Zelensky said the war could continue into the winter season.
Witkoff and Kushner had met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow before visiting Kyiv.
Moscow demands that it be recognized as the owner of the territories it occupies in Ukraine, a demand Ukraine rejects.
Both sides need to make compromises to reach peace, according to the US envoys.
European representatives from Britain, France, and Germany also attended separate peace talks in the region.
Ukraine’s airspace remains closed due to the ongoing war, so the US envoys traveled by train, called the "Peace Express."
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will announce increased EU investment in Greenland, focusing on critical minerals, satellite communications, and renewable energy. This visit supports Greenland and Denmark amid U.S. President Donald Trump's proposal for the United States to take control of Greenland, which both Greenland and Denmark oppose.
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Ursula von der Leyen is visiting Greenland for two days to boost EU investment and political ties.
The EU plans to invest in critical minerals, satellite communications, and renewable energy in Greenland.
Greenland is a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark.
President Trump has pushed for the U.S. to take control of Greenland, which Denmark and Greenland have rejected.
Greenland is part of NATO territory and covered by the alliance’s defense pact.
The U.S. already has rights to increase its military presence in Greenland under existing treaties.
Greenland left the European Union in 1985 but its people remain EU citizens through Danish citizenship.
The new EU investment package will increase funding significantly and expand into new sectors.
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North Korea has officially deployed a new warship called the Kang Kon, which its leader Kim Jong Un says can carry powerful strike weapons to defend against threats. The ship was launched after repairs and testing, and Kim announced plans to further expand the country’s navy with more bases and ships.
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The Kang Kon warship was officially commissioned at Wonsan Port in North Korea.
Kim Jong Un said the warship can carry weapons capable of “annihilating retaliatory strikes.”
The ship is named after a North Korean military leader who died in the Korean War.
This warship is similar to the Choe Hyon-class destroyer, which may carry missiles that can carry nuclear warheads.
The Kang Kon was launched three times due to partial capsizing and repairs before final deployment.
North Korea is building new naval bases and plans more warships and naval units on its east coast.
Pyongyang says its nuclear and naval build-up is to deter threats from the U.S. and South Korea.
The Korean Peninsula is still officially at war since the 1950s Korean War ended with an armistice, not a peace treaty.
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Susan Sarandon says she is still losing movie roles because she supports Palestinians, even though more people are changing their view of US support for Israel. She talked about this at the Venice film festival while promoting her new movie, The Echo Chamber.
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Susan Sarandon supports the Palestinians and has spoken out publicly about it.
She says some in the film industry avoid working with her because of her activism.
US support for Israel is decreasing, and more people show sympathy for Palestinians since the Gaza war in 2023.
Sarandon was dropped by her talent agency UTA in 2023 after her pro-Palestinian remarks.
The Venice film festival is showing films about Palestinians, but it will not raise the Palestinian flag because Italy doesn’t officially recognize Palestine.
Major movie studios often avoid hiring people who criticize Israel openly.
Sarandon’s new film, The Echo Chamber, is competing for the Golden Lion at Venice.
In The Echo Chamber, Sarandon plays a singer who hires a music producer to help with a comeback album.
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European defense officials say Europe is struggling to stop Russia's ongoing "hybrid" war after a failed attack at Leipzig/Halle airport in Germany. The Alternative for Germany (AfD), a right-wing party with pro-Russian views, is expected to become the largest party in a regional German election.
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Europe is facing challenges in stopping Russia’s "hybrid war," which includes covert and unconventional attacks.
A planned attack at Leipzig/Halle airport in Germany was stopped before it could happen.
European officials warn that new ways to counter Moscow’s campaign need to be developed quickly to avoid worsening conflicts.
The right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is likely to win the regional election in Saxony-Anhalt but probably will not get an overall majority.
British officials express concerns about Russia’s threat, with calls to increase defense spending.
US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff recently met with both Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
There are wider concerns in Europe about security, politics, and the impact of Russia’s actions on NATO countries.
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Austria has started enforcing a law that bans Muslim headscarves, like hijabs and burkas, for girls under 14 in all public and private schools. The government says the law promotes gender equality, while critics say it restricts religious freedom and may increase discrimination.
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The law bans "traditional Muslim" headscarves for girls under 14 in Austrian schools.
It applies to both public and private schools across the country.
The conservative-led government says the ban supports gender equality and protects young girls.
Critics, including Austria’s Islamic Community, argue it violates religious freedom and targets Muslim children unfairly.
Teachers must talk to students and parents if they see headscarves and may notify child services if the ban is repeatedly broken.
Guardians could face fines up to €800 if the law is not followed.
The law has caused debate, with some teachers and political parties opposing it for creating conflict or not being strict enough.
Austria’s government is also discussing a constitutional ban on political Islam in general.
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Volunteers in Indonesian Borneo are fighting large wildfires that have burned about 200,000 hectares of land since July. These fires are releasing massive amounts of carbon from tropical peatlands, causing air pollution and health problems across Southeast Asia.
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Fires in Indonesian Borneo have burned around 200,000 hectares of forest and farmland.
The fires are fueled by dry conditions linked to a "Super El Niño" weather pattern.
Peatlands, which store large amounts of ancient carbon, are burning underground and releasing greenhouse gases.
Tropical peatlands in this area can be more than 20 meters deep and hold thousands of tonnes of carbon per hectare.
The released carbon includes carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and methane, which contribute to climate change.
Smoke and haze from the fires have spread across multiple countries including Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, and the Philippines.
Air pollution levels have reached values up to 75 times above the World Health Organization's safe limit.
Volunteer firefighters, many from local indigenous groups, work with basic tools to control the fires despite health risks.
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India created the National Testing Agency (NTA) in 2017 to run fair and trustworthy exams for university and professional admissions. Despite efforts, the agency faces a crisis after a major medical entrance exam had to be retaken by over two million students due to a paper leak, leading to protests and government action.
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The NTA was set up by India's federal education ministry to improve the fairness and reliability of exams.
It manages big tests like medical and engineering entrance exams, and university admissions.
In June, a medical exam called NEET-UG was leaked, forcing more than two million students to retake it.
Protests by students over the leak led to the resignation of the federal education minister.
The government formed a new task force led by tech expert Nandan Nilekani to suggest improvements.
A similar panel was created in 2024 after a previous exam scandal, but only about half of its recommendations were fully put into action.
Experts suggest moving to computer-based tests in standardized centers to reduce leaks and errors.
The NTA relies mostly on temporary staff, which some say weakens exam management and accountability.
Some education experts recommend redesigning exams to happen in multiple stages or sessions to lower risks.
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Seth Meyers, now a late-night TV host, started his comedy career at Boom Chicago, an improv theater in Amsterdam. His experience there helped him get a job on the TV show "Saturday Night Live."
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Boom Chicago is an improv theater in Amsterdam that helped launch several American comedians' careers.
Seth Meyers trained at Boom Chicago before joining "Saturday Night Live" in 2001.
Meyers and actress Jill Benjamin created a popular sketch called "Bar Pickup" at Boom Chicago.
The sketch involved actors interacting with the audience and using their answers in the performance.
Meyers and Benjamin turned the sketch into a two-person show that toured internationally.
A "Saturday Night Live" recruiter saw Meyers perform at the Chicago Improv Festival, leading to his job offer.
Meyers credits Boom Chicago with giving him a clear path to success on TV.
The article highlights the unexpected role of a Dutch theater in shaping American comedy careers.
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Boom Chicago is an improv comedy theater in Amsterdam started in the early 1990s by American comedians. It has helped train many U.S. comedy stars like Seth Meyers, Jordan Peele, and Amber Ruffin by offering live, improvised performances in English outside the United States.
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Boom Chicago is an English-language improv theater founded in Amsterdam in the early 1990s by American comedians.
The theater focuses on improv comedy, which means making up scenes on the spot rather than pre-planned jokes.
Many famous American comedians, including Seth Meyers, Jordan Peele, Amber Ruffin, and Jason Sudeikis, performed there early in their careers.
The founders were recent college graduates who moved to Amsterdam looking for new opportunities in comedy.
Dutch audiences are known to be honest but quiet laughers, which challenged the performers.
Boom Chicago helped shape a new generation of American comedy talent who later succeeded in the U.S.
The theater remains a popular cultural spot in the Netherlands, blending American comedy style with Dutch audiences.
Other major improv centers in the U.S. include Chicago’s Second City, Los Angeles’ Groundlings, and New York’s Upright Citizens Brigade.
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Boom Chicago is an improv comedy theater in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Several well-known American comedians, including Seth Meyers, Jordan Peele, Amber Ruffin, and Jason Sudeikis, began their careers there.
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Boom Chicago is located in Amsterdam, a city in the Netherlands.
It is an improv comedy theater where performers create unscripted scenes.
Famous American comedians started their careers at Boom Chicago.
Seth Meyers is one of the comedians who worked there.
Jordan Peele also performed at Boom Chicago early in his career.
Amber Ruffin and Jason Sudeikis are among the other American comics who got their start at the venue.
Boom Chicago has helped launch the careers of many comedy professionals.
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A man bought a house that used to be a plantation where his own ancestors were enslaved, without knowing this history at first. The story also explores Boom Chicago, a comedy club in Amsterdam known for producing famous comedians.
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A man purchased a former plantation house.
His ancestors had been enslaved on that plantation.
He did not know the house’s history before buying it.
The news segment also features Boom Chicago, an improv comedy club in Amsterdam.
Boom Chicago is known for training well-known comedy performers.
The report was broadcast on CBS News on September 6, 2026.
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An Amazon cargo plane went off the runway at Miami International Airport and hit several vehicles, causing at least five deaths. Meanwhile, gas prices have increased ahead of the Labor Day weekend.
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An Amazon cargo plane overran the runway at Miami International Airport.
The plane struck multiple vehicles after leaving the runway.
At least five people died in this accident.
The incident happened recently, reported on September 6.
Gas prices have gone up as the Labor Day weekend approaches.
The news was covered by CBS Weekend News.
The event took place in the United States, specifically in Miami, Florida.
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Germany’s far-right party AfD won 44% of the vote in the Saxony-Anhalt state election, the highest ever for the party in a state. This result could allow AfD to influence or lead the state government, posing a challenge to Germany’s post-World War II democratic protections against extremism.
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AfD won 44% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt, more than doubling its 2021 share of 20.8%.
The center-right CDU party received 17% of the vote, coming in second.
The small party BSW, which may work with AfD, barely passed the 5% threshold needed for seats.
Together, AfD and BSW have 43 seats, just one more than a majority in the state parliament.
BSW favors far-left economics combined with far-right migration policies and closer ties to Russia.
AfD’s candidate for premier, Ulrich Siegmund, rejected BSW’s idea of a nonpartisan leader.
The Saxony-Anhalt intelligence service classifies the AfD as a right-wing extremist group.
AfD’s platform includes changes to intelligence services, homeschooling rules, and greater state control over education and patriotic messaging.
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BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri has revealed she has been living with a rare blood cancer called polycythaemia vera (PV) since November 2024. She shared her experience to raise awareness, explaining that while PV cannot be cured, it can be managed with treatment like blood removal and immunotherapy.
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Maryam Moshiri is a well-known BBC News anchor diagnosed with polycythaemia vera (PV) in November 2024.
PV is a rare blood cancer where the body makes too many red blood cells, making the blood thicker.
Thick blood increases the risk of blood clots, which can cause stroke, heart attack, or deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
Symptoms may include headaches, dizziness, blurred vision, but often there are no obvious signs at first.
Moshiri underwent several venesection sessions, a treatment where blood is drawn to reduce thickness.
She later started immunotherapy with interferon, which has helped manage her condition better.
PV is incurable but can be controlled, allowing people to live relatively healthy lives with the right treatment.
The condition causes severe fatigue, which significantly affects Moshiri’s daily life and energy levels.
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An Amazon cargo plane crashed after overshooting the runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday, killing at least five people and injuring several others. The plane came from San Juan, Puerto Rico, and struck vehicles before catching fire.
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The crash happened around 2 p.m. at Miami International Airport.
Five people died, and at least five others were injured.
The plane hit several vehicles and caught fire after going off the runway.
Fire crews responded with over 60 units and dealt with a fuel leak.
The plane was a Boeing 767, built for passengers but converted to cargo in 2015.
The flight was operated by 21 Air, a cargo carrier based in North Carolina.
About 250 flights were delayed at the airport due to the crash.
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the accident.
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An Amazon cargo plane crashed after sliding off a runway at Miami International Airport, killing at least five people. The plane caught fire after hitting vehicles, and several people were seriously injured or trapped. Firefighters responded quickly but were still managing a fuel leak hours later.
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The crash happened around 2 p.m. after the plane arrived from San Juan, Puerto Rico.
At least five people died, and three were critically injured. Two others had less serious injuries.
The pilot and copilot were trapped inside the plane.
The cargo plane was operated by 21 Air and was a Boeing 767 converted from passenger use in 2015.
The plane stopped beside a road near two large trucks, resting on its belly and mostly intact despite the fire.
More than 60 fire rescue units responded to the crash.
About 250 flights were delayed at Miami airport due to the accident.
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash, sending a team led by Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy.
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A boat carrying 140 asylum seekers was stopped off the coast of Portsmouth, England, leading to a large rescue operation. Far-right protesters gathered, blocking coaches taking the asylum seekers to a processing center in Kent.
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A boat with 140 asylum seekers was intercepted near Portsmouth, triggering a rescue involving a helicopter, airplane, and lifeboats.
The asylum seekers were taken by coach to Manston, near Ramsgate in Kent, where arrivals are processed.
Far-right protesters in Portsmouth blocked the coaches carrying the asylum seekers from leaving.
Daniel Thomas, linked to far-right groups, livestreamed the protest and encouraged more people to join.
Thomas has previously blocked the port of Dover and tried to stop boats crossing from France.
Small boat crossings this year have dropped by over 40% compared to last year, but smugglers are using longer, more dangerous routes.
Most small boat arrivals are normally rescued and brought ashore at Dover.
The UK government says it has prevented over 48,000 crossing attempts and seized 1,100 boats and engines since President Trump’s election, and is working with French authorities to increase patrols on French beaches.
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